3 Ways Every Parent Can Inspire Their Student
This post is a repost of excerpts from an article by Mary Galimo at Denis Wick Products. It is focused on brass instruments, but it can apply to any instrument. Here is her awesome advice:
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Given the plethora of research and reports highlighting the importance of music education in achieving success across various subjects, it is only natural for you, as a parent, to want to motivate your child to persevere in this newfound skill they are acquiring. “But I never learned an instrument in school. I have no idea how they are making sounds or how to encourage them!” I’m here to tell you you know more than you are giving yourself credit for. Here is what you know, and the tools you have to become your child’s greatest inspiration.
Let’s start with Sound. In the same way you know how to raise and lower your voice and add emotion to it, your student’s body relies on a sound concept, i.e. what sound they want to hear coming out of their … instrument, to tell the body how to create that sound.
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Get involved in their music now using these tips to inspire and support you student, and someday when they recount their successes as musicians, you will be one of their greatest influencers.
01. Great sound inspires great sound
Your student needs to hear the sound they want to create before they can create that sound. We call this a sound concept. Surround your … student with professional performances on their instrument, …, jazz, movie music, and even video game soundtracks. Try some live concerts too! …
02. Upgrade the tools they are using
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03. Inspire to the next level
Finding a good private teacher will provide new music, tricks, tips, and a specialized vision for your students future that will keep them inspired. The lessons a good private teacher will improve not only instrument performance, but their ability to problem solve, independently learn, public speaking, confidence, and more throughout their life. You … local music store will help direct you to the right teacher.
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Read the complete original article here.
